Learning and Teaching Division

Welcome to the Learning and Teaching Division at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Our division is focused on working with colleagues from across the institution to develop and implement strategies that facilitate innovation in learning and teaching activities. Through our diverse areas of activity, we are able to work collaboratively to develop initiatives that support high quality learning and teaching activities. I am fortunate to work with an outstanding team of faculty and staff across the division who are dedicated to student success.

Biography

Mike Gillespie has been with Saskatchewan Polytechnic as the Associate Vice-President, Learning and Teaching since October 2017. He has worked as a faculty member and administrator in a variety of post-secondary institutions globally. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from The Ohio State University; a Master of Business Administration from the Institute of Education, University of London; a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; and a Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.